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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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