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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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