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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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