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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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