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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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