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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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