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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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