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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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