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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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