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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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