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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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