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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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