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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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