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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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