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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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