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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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