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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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