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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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