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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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