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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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