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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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