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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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