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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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