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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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