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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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