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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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