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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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