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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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