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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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