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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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