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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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