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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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