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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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