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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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