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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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