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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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