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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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