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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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