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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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