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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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