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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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