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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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