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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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