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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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