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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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