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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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