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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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