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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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