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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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