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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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