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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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