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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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