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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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