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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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