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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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