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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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