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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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