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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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