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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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