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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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