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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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