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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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