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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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