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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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