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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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