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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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