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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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