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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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