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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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