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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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