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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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