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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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