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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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