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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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