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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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