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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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