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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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