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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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