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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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