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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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