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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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