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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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