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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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