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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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