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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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