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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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