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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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