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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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