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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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