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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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