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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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