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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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