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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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