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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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