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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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