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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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