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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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