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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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