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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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