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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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