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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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