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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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