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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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