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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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