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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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