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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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