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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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