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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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