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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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