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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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