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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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