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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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