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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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