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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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