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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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