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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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