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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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