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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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