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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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