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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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