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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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