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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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