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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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