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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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