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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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