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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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