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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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