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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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