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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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