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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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