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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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