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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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