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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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