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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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