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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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