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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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