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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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