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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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