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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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