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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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