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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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