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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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