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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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