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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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