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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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