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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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