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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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