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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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