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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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