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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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