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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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