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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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