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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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