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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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