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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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