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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student 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 elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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