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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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