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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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