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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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