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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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