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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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