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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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