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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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