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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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