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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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