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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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