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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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