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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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