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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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