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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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