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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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