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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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