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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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