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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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