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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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