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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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