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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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