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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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