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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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