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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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