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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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