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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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