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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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