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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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