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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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