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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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