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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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