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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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