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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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