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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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