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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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