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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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