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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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