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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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