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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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