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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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