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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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