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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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