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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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