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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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