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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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