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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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