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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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