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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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