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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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