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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important 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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