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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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