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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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