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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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