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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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