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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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