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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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