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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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