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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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