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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the 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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