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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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