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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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