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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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