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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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