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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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