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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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