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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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