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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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