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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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