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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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