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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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