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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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