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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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