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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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