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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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