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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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