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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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