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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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