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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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