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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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