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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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