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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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