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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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