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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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