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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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