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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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