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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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