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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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