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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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