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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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