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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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