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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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