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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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