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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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