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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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