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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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