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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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