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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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