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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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