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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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