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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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