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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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