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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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