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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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