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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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