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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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