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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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