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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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