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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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