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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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