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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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