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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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