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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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