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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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