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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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