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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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