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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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