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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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