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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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