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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? 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 Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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