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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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