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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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