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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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