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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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