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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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