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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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