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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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