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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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