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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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