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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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