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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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