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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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