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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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