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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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