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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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