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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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