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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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