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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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