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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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