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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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