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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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