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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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