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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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