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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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