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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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