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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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