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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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