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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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