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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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