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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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