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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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