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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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