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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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