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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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