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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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