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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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