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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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