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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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