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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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