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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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