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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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