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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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