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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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