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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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