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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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