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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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