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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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