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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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