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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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