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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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