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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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