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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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