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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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