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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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