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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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