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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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