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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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