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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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