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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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