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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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