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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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