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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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