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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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