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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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