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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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