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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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