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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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