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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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