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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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