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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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