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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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