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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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