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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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