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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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