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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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