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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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