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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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