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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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