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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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