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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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