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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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