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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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