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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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