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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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