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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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