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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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