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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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