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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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