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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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