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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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