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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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