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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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