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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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