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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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