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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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