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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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