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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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