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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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