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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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