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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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