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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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