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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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