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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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