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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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