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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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