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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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