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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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