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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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