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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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