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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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