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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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