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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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