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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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