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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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