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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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