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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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