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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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