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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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