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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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