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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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