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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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