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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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