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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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