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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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