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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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