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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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