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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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