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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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