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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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