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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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