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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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