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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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