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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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