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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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