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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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