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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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