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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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