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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)