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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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