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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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