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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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