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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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