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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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