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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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