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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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