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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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