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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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