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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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