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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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