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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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