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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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