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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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