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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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