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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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