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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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