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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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