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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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