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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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