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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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