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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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