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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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