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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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