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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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