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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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