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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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