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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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