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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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