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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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