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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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