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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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