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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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