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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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