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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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