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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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