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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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