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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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