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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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