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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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