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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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