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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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