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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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