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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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