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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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