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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores 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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