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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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