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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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