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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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