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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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