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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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