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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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