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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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