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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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