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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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