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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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