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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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