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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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