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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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