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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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