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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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