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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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