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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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