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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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