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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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