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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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