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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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