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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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