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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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