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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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