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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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