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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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