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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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