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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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