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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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