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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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