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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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