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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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