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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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