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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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