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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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