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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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