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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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