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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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