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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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