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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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