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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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