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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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