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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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