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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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