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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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