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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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