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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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