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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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