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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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