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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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