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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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