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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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