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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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